New England Patriots: 3 reasons why Patriots best signing is an offensive lineman
First, Trent Brown if properly deployed is the anchor of the critical New England Patriots offensive line.
Trent Brown is a massive man. He makes other so-called massive men look small. So what? Well, if that man is also mobile and can play football in a complicated system, you have a sterling asset there.
An asset worth its weight in gold. And that’s what Brown is. As has been written in this space before, the most important aspect of any football team is its quarterback.
The next most vital is the offensive line. The offensive line protects that most important asset on the team. Check.
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Second, the offensive line opens holes for the running game without which, well, there ain’t no running game. Check.
Third, the offensive line’s pass and run blocking keeps the defense off the field and fresh. Check.
Trent Brown excels at all aspects of offensive line essentials. He is a great pass-blocker and he is also a tremendous run-blocker. Try fending off a fast pick-up truck coming at you on a football field.
In sum, he’s outstanding.
Second, Trent Brown cost almost nothing to acquire
The Patriots acquired Trent Brown for a song, it must have been, “Everything is Beautiful”.
So let’s get this straight, the Patriots sent out a 5th round pick, which they usually mess up anyway, and get back Brown and a 7th rounder, which they sometimes use to advantage. (Say hello to Julian Edelman.)
In addition, Brown agrees to take less money than he was receiving in Las Vegas by about $4 million in a one-year deal. What’s not to like about that? It’s a masterstroke from Bill Belichick.
The only complaint here that has been voiced previously is that it’s only for a one-year deal. New England should have learned its lesson when they sent Brown packing two years ago after he helped win a Super Bowl.
This was a short-sighted move by Bill Belichick then and only a one-year deal is also one now.
An extension should be on the table quickly after they see that he is committed to the team (read, in great playing shape).